Victoria County Juvenile Services is currently accepting applications for position of Juvenile Probation Officer. The Officer shall provide services to and supervise assigned juveniles and their families under the auspices of Title III Texas Family Code and departmental polices. Qualified applicants must possess a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in behavioral studies from an accredited four-year college/university. Applicants must submit to a criminal background check, drug screening and meet minimum requirements for certification by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

Starting Salary:

$ 25.05 per hour Full county insurance and benefits.

Performance Criteria:

A. Conduct intake interview with all assigned cases, complete all required intake paperwork, including, but not limited to: initial assessment, Release of Confidential Information form, and Deferred Prosecution Agreement. B. Complete individual case plan on all official probationers within 30 days of disposition. Reassess individual case plan every calendar month as required when child is on judicial probation. Follow all other Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) standards in regards to MAYSI assessments, CSE-IT, and Risk/Needs assessments. C. Complete all necessary paperwork on assigned Inter-County Transfer and Interstate Compact cases including Progress Reports and other relevant correspondence with other probation departments and Interstate Compact of Texas. D. Assist victims rights coordinator in ensuring that restitution information packet is sent to victim(s). E. Maintain accurate, current documentation in chronological order in dictation section of files. Ensure that each contact with child, parent, school, placement, etc. is documented. F. Provide counseling, crisis intervention, deferred prosecution, pre-court supervision and probationary supervision to children as deemed appropriate. G. Prepare concise, accurate social histories and official probation adjustment reports on all Court cases. Submit all reports to supervisor for review and deliver reviewed reports to criminal district attorney and defense attorney at least two working days prior to docket call date. H. Complete financial statement form on all court cases to be delivered with social histories and official probation adjustment reports. I. Take juveniles into custody according to policy. J. Restrain residents who are out of control, damaging property, and/or presenting a danger to themselves or others. Utilize non-violent physical restraint methods and mechanical restraints as warranted in accordance with departmental policy. K. Recommend disposition of adjudicated youth to juvenile court, as well as assessment of dispositional fees, probation fees, restitution, and support fees. •Please attach your resume •

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$25.05 - $27.93 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person